Iced Tea

I grew up on iced tea - home made that is. It was a summer staple in our house. I love a tall glass on iced tea on a hot summer day. My favorite is to toss a sprig of peppermint into my glass and pour the iced tea over. That way the mint isn't too strong, but just right for my taste.

INGREDIENTS:
8 tea bags (I use 4 black and 4 green tea)
1 gallon cold tap water
1/2 - 3/4 cups sugar
1 or 2 TBSP lemon juice

1. In a large stock pot bring water to a rolling boil, turn off heat. Add tea bags and let steep for 12 minutes. Pull out tea bags and toss them in the trash. Add sugar while still hot and stir well. Add lemon juice and stir well. Pour tea into a large pitcher and store in the fridge. Serve as needed.

NOTE: There is no need to buy those tea bags that say they are for iced tea. That seems like such a gimic to me. I buy Lipton or Harris brand tea bags. You can buy decaffinated if you like, most times I do. Buy the really big box of tea to save money. At our house I make iced tea about once a week, sometimes more in the summer.